Tag: primary elections
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Contested state legislative primaries down 15% from previous midterm cycle
There were 1,994 contested state legislative primaries in 2026. That was 18% of the 11,164 possible primaries across the 46 states with state legislative elections this year. The total number of contested primaries in 2026—1,994—was 340 fewer and a 15% decrease from the previous midterm cycle in 2022. Democrats had 876 primaries, representing 16% of…
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Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire features competing ideologies between the two leading candidates
Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in New Hampshire on Sept. 8, 2026. Incumbent U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) is retiring from public office. Karishma Manzur (D) and Chris Pappas (D) lead in polls, fundraising, and media attention. According to Spectrum News 1 Worcester's Donovan Lynch, there is an…
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Eleven U.S. House incumbents have lost primary elections so far this year — the second-highest since 2014
So far this year, 11 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have lost re-election in a primary. That’s the second-highest number of incumbents who have lost primary elections since 2014. A contributing factor to the number of losses in 2022 was incumbents who ran against other incumbents due to redistricting. Looking at only incumbents…
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Third-fewest Florida state legislative incumbents at any point since 2010 facing a primary challenge
Sixteen Florida state legislative incumbents face primary contests in 2026, the third-fewest at any point since 2010. This is a 23% increase in the number of incumbents facing challengers compared to 2024. Three of the contested incumbents are Democrats, and 13 are Republicans. All 16 are state representatives. Florida has 55 contested state legislative primaries…
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A look at Florida's GOP gubernatorial primary candidates' different backgrounds and their views on data centers
Twelve candidates are running in the Republican primary for governor of Florida on August 18, 2026. Jay Collins (R), Byron Donalds (R), James Fishback (R), and Paul Renner (R) lead in local media attention. Incumbent Ron DeSantis (R) is term-limited. Leading up to the elections, the Republican Party of Florida announced that it would not…
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Incumbent Blake Moore (R) defeated Karianne Lisonbee (R) in the Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District
Incumbent Blake Moore (R) defeated Karianne Lisonbee (R) in the Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District on June 23, 2026. The election took place in the context of redistricting, which changed the district boundaries from those used in 2024. Incumbent Celeste Maloy (R) ran for re-election in the 3rd District. Moore was the incumbent…
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Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) defeated incumbent Adriano Espaillat (D), Oscar Romero (D), and Theo Chino-Tavarez (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District
Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) defeated incumbent Adriano Espaillat (D), Theo Chino-Tavarez (D), and Oscar Romero (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District. As of May 2026, Espaillat and Chevalier led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. City & State New York's Sahalie Donaldson said, "[Espaillat]'s staunch support of Israel puts…
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Adrian Boafo (D) defeated Rushern Baker III (D), Quincy Bareebe (D), Harry Dunn (D), and 19 other candidates in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 5th Congressional District
Adrian Boafo (D) defeated Rushern Baker III (D), Quincy Bareebe (D), Harry Dunn (D), and 19 other candidates in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 5th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of June 2026, Baker, Bareebe, Boafo, and Dunn led in fundraising, endorsements, and local media attention. Incumbent Steny Hoyer (D) did not run…
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Incumbent Ritchie Torres (D) defeated Michael Blake (D) and Jose Vega (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 15th Congressional District
Incumbent Ritchie Torres (D) defeated Michael Blake (D) and Jose Vega (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 15th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Torres and Blake led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. USA Today's Kathryn Palmer said Blake was "hanging his platform on Torres' ardent support…
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Micah Lasher (D) defeated Alex Bores (D), George Conway (D), Jack Schlossberg (D), and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District
Micah Lasher (D) defeated Alex Bores (D), George Conway (D), Jack Schlossberg (D), and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Bores, Conway, Lasher, and Schlossberg led in polling, fundraising, and local media attention. Incumbent Jerrold Nadler (D), first elected in…